Olivia Newton-John has been hailed as an icon of style and screen following her death aged 73.
Whether as the ultimate girl-next-door or siren-like “bad Sandy”, her looks spawned thousands of imitations from runways toYou’re The One That I WantWhile her co-stars and high-profile friends led tributes following her death, many fans took to
to reflect on the legacy of one of film’s most enduring female characters, and what Sandy meant to multiple generations of young women.on repeat. We were obsessed. I was obsessed with her. So charming and so beautiful with this spark within a veneer of girl-next-door. One of the first romance leads I felt affinity to. May she rest in peace,” wrote author Bolu Babalola.
, curling my lip as much as I could, hoping that for just one second in my life I might have the grace and style and beauty that Olivia Newton-John had,” added writer Lisa Donovan. Others took a moment to reflect on the inspiration Newton-John provided within the LGBTQ+ community, both in“Olivia Newton-John was part of my queer awakening. I remember putting on a blonde wig and singing around my housewhen I was 11. Hope she knows how inspirational she was, and that her family and friends receive the support they need,” shared one Twitter user.was that movie that sparked something within. For me,opened the doors to my creativity and my love for mythology and fantasy.
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